Another interesting landmark worth visiting is National Archaeological Museum Aruba. It is located in downtown Oranjestad, 5.6 mi. South of central Malmok. Open Tuesday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Aruba Numismatic Museum: Learn what island people used as currency, from shells to sweet potatoes as you tour the displays on the history of currency.

The following chart has more details on some museums to choose from nearby.

Historical Sites

Bushiribana

If you enjoy exploring the history of foreign countries, you might enjoy visiting a historical site during your vacation.

A common landmark for vacationers is Bushiribana. It is located in Bushiribana, 5.9 mi. Southeast of central Malmok. The site of a two former gold smelters built in 1825 by the Aruba Island Gold Mining Company, these ruins are a popular stop for visitors on there way to visit the Natural Bridge, and can't help but snap a few pictures of the unique rock formations.

Another popular destination is Fort Zoutman. It is situated in downtown Oranjestad, 5.8 mi. South of central Malmok. This fort warded off English attack in 1799 and is the oldest building on Aruba. Through the years it functioned as many important things, from police station to library.

Glance through this table for more information about sites of historical interest nearby.